The City of Houston is taking steps to promote more sustainable and affordable growth in the City of Houston.
Approximately 1/3 of Houston’s energy consumption is driven by the residential sector and utility bills are rapidly outpacing inflation since deregulation. The opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment is significant and therefore, the City began its energy efficiency initiative by promoting reduction of residential electrical power usage. In February 2006, the City of Houston partnered with CenterPoint Energy, Houston’s electricity distribution company, and offered weatherization installation assistance to the entire Pleasantville community.
Since the Pilot Program in Pleasantville, the City and CenterPoint have weatherized over 5,300 homes in the communities of Lindale Park, Scott Terrace, Sunny Side, and Denver Harbor.
The Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) is offered at no cost and the measures that we hope to install on your home are approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and may reduce your electricity bill.
REEP consists of 2 programs:
REEP Basic- Open to all residents in designated REEP neighborhoods.
Participants may be eligible to receive 5 basic measures including weatherstripping, window caulking, attic insulation, energy efficient light bulbs and ductwork evaluation.
REEP PLUS –Open to REEP neighborhoods, however applicants income must not exceed 125% of the federal poverty guidelines to be approved. Participants may be eligible to receive 5 basic measures plus an Energy Star refrigerator, Energy Star ceiling fans, Energy Star window air conditioning units and solar screens.
You may apply for one or both of the programs. To apply for REEP basic simply fill out the forms titled: REEP Basic Application, Customer Certification Form, and Homeowners Release Form. This program does not require any additional information.
To apply for the REEP Plus fill out the entire application and please provide the following information/documents:
- Proof of income for the last 30 days of each household member, 18 years of age and older
- I.D./Drivers License for head of household
- Electric and Gas bill
- Copy of Disability Statement if disabled. If you are disabled and not receiving disability please provide a current medical statement with expected length of disability (12 months or longer)
If you have any questions, please contact our REEP/AIA team at 832-393-8101 or
832-393-8126.
We are located at:
City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77002 |
